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noun
  1. cruel or inhumane treatment
    Synonyms: ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
  2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
    Synonyms: contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
  3. improper or excessive use
    Synonyms: misuse
verb
  1. treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
    Synonyms: ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
  2. change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don''t abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
    Synonyms: misuse, pervert
  3. use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
    Synonyms: blackguard, clapperclaw, shout

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